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Reghed Chieftain

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

would hit it. To do so, the chieftain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Reghed Nomads Reghed nomads are the children of the Reghed Glacier, as suggested by their name. They are

chieftain (the most powerful of whom often carries the title of king or queen). A clan might set up its camp for a tenday or two, then dismantle it and go back on the move, allowing the clan to stay close to a migrating herd of reindeer as it travels across the tundra.

Reghed Great Warrior

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

name. They are people of the wild, as revealed by their tribal names—the Elk, the Tiger, the Wolf, the Bear. They are the tribes of Icewind Dale, proud and strong, bound to ancient traditions that have

with its own chieftain (the most powerful of whom often carries the title of king or queen). A clan might set up its camp for a tenday or two, then dismantle it and go back on the move, allowing the

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

troll upon a sacred quest to find the frost giant and meet the giant in secret. The troll offers up its own body to be devoured in Vaprak’s name. Only the boldest and most determined frost giants

touch of Vaprak can no longer be hidden then, and the everlasting one is either killed or exiled by their clan. Sometimes small communities of everlasting ones gather and even reproduce, passing the

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

it, this time, seemed completely still—the indifference of a dragon, even to Farideh. — Erin M. Evans, The Adversary Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk

ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze. Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

kind of dedication, even if it gets them in trouble more often than not.” Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name

has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone else might or might not stick

names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say. Male Names: Alston, Alvyn

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology

, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

tails, but minotaurs of the Ordruun clan (and some others) have their tails docked as part of a coming-of-age ceremony; they find the heavy armor of the Boros legion much more comfortable without a long

associated with the Gruul Scab clan), the Drendaa line (found scattered among the Gruul Clans), and the Tazgral line (divided between the Boros and the Gruul, with a significant number in the Rakdos as well

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender

identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they use their nickname. Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

overwhelming attack. Outcast Adventurers As guardians of the wood, few firbolgs would dream of leaving their homes or attempting to fit into human society. An exiled firbolg, or one whose clan has been

world. A few rare firbolgs are entrusted by their clan with an important mission that takes them beyond their homes. These firbolgs feel like pilgrims in a strange land, and usually they wish only to

Appendix D: Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

whom are 9th level. Give players who choose from these options time to read over their character sheets before starting the adventure. Premade Characters Name Species Class Cathartic Human Cleric

Dunil Halfling Rogue Ethelrede Human Fighter Flemin Dwarf Monk Rustle Berrydust Gnome Wizard Weslocke Tiefling Warlock Cathartic Fay Dalton View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Dunil Fay Dalton

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

primordial world heeded the prayers of these people and hissed dark demands into their ears. The people tainted their souls by performing human sacrifices in the name of the gods, debased their flesh by

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, they celebrate family and community as microcosms of that greater connection. Among the Gruul, they have a strong clan identity, and Selesnya centaurs are fiercely loyal to their individual communities

Centaurs’ given names are passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the

Dwarf Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the

clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and forbidden by law to use any dwarven name in its place. Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Baern

Dwarf Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the

clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and forbidden by law to use any dwarven name in its place. Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Baern

Goliath Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three

change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they

The Forge of Fury

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

The Forge of Fury Two centuries ago, the great dwarf smith Durgeddin the Black and his clan were driven from their home by a horde of fierce orcs and trolls. They plundered the dwarves’ ancestral

halls and slew all they could catch. Fleeing his enemies, Durgeddin led the destitute remnants of his clan in search of a new home. After years of wandering, the dwarves discovered a great cavern system

Zil Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Zil Names Zil society is divided into major houses, each of which is composed of multiple families. Each gnome has three names: their personal name, their family name, and their house name. For

example, Alina Lorridan Lyrris and Tallian Talius Lyrris are members of different families within House Lyrris. Gnomish names are long and lyrical; a Zil proverb claims “the sweetest song is the name of a

Gnome Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Gnome Names Gnomes love names, and most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone

are “stuffy” about names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say. Male Names: Alston

Life in Yeonido

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

individual’s clan name is spoken before their given name. The royal family is an exception—they have no clan name, since it is expected that everyone should know them at first glance. Given names in Yeonido

typically have two syllables. Within each clan, siblings and cousins of the same generation often share one syllable of their name. For example, a couple might have a son named Ji-Min and a daughter

Shield Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, Worldthrone, Wyrmslayer, and Yund. Some dwarves hail from the family that founded or rules a given clan, and so they use the clan name as their family name. Others are simply “of” the clan, but bear the clan name with as much pride as their own surnames.

All dwarves count their clan heritage as an important part of their lineage and identity. While in some cities a single clan dominates (or is the only one in residence), in other dwarven communities

Gnome Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Gnome Names Gnomes love names, and most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone

are “stuffy” about names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say. Male Names: Alston

Raiders of Clan Ironeye

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Raiders of Clan Ironeye The duergar of Clan Ironeye, led by a half-shield dwarf, half-duergar prospector named Skella Ironeye, have come to plunder this level of Undermountain. They are assisted in

contrast to the usual duergar focus on utility. The duergar she leads are content to follow her for the sake of what their raids will earn them, and they care nothing for the historical value of the relics

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But

different ways. The verdan assign no cultural or biological relevance to any particular coloration, physical features, or gender. Cultural Chameleons The clan homes of the Underdark goblinoids who

Dragonborn Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Dragonborn Names Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive

term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit. Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar

Dragonborn Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Dragonborn Names Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive

term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit. Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar

Tabaxi Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to

both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near the clan’s territory. The following

Names in the Five Nations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Names in the Five Nations Naming conventions vary by nation. The Zil gnomes always use three names—a given name, a family name, and a clan name. Warforged often use a single name. Within the Five

Nations, most citizens have a given name followed by a surname. This surname is either a family name or related to an occupation or region of origin. So Sorn Fellhorn, Kara of Windshire, and Tellan

Boromar Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Boromar Clan The Boromar Clan is the most powerful criminal organization in the city of Sharn. From its humble start as a gang of smugglers and thieves, the Boromars have risen to become one of the

far beyond the criminal underworld. The early Boromar patriarchs invested wisely over the centuries, and today the Boromars are one of the Sixty, the elite tier of Sharn’s aristocracy. The Boromar Clan

Society of Blood and Poison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Society of Blood and Poison The principal organization in drow culture and society is the house, an extended clan that comprises many related families, plus a number of lesser families who have

surest sign of Lolth’s approval. No tactic is outside the rules in this ongoing conflict. Raids against another house’s outlying property (farming caverns, trade caravans, or hunting parties) are

Nocturnal Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, other elves. To the dark elves, raiding the surface for captives and treasure isn’t just a cultural and military tradition, but also an economic necessity. Some raids are major operations that involve

slaves into long trains of chattel, kill everyone who resisted, burn everything to the ground, and set their sights on the next town in line. Most of the dark elves’ raids, however, are small, stealthy

Example Rival: Marina Rodemus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Example Rival: Marina Rodemus The Rodemus clan was a small but powerful family of traders in the city, but years ago, they pulled up stakes and left town overnight. Marina Rodemus, the youngest child

, has now returned to restore her family’s prestige. In truth, the family fled because its members became afflicted by lycanthropy. They joined a clan of wererats and delved into smuggling in a

Other Heads of State

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

patronage of a powerful clan leader or other prominent figure—perhaps working to make that person a viable head of state in the long run. The Heads of State table offers suggestions for the kind of work

prince comes out on top. 13 On behalf of a dwarf clan, search for artifacts in the underground realms below the Mror Holds. 14 Clear land for a new settlement in Q’barra, driving out the monsters that

The Devil in the Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

was a trusted agent of Clan Axebreaker until she betrayed the clan and stole its fortune. If pressed, Varrin reluctantly tells the characters her name (Korda Glintstone), but he stresses that they

shouldn’t reveal they know it. No one in the prison except perhaps the warden knows Prisoner 13 by her real name, so using it would only raise suspicion. Her cell is marked on the map. Key. Prisoner 13

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